I'm looking for a tutorial to create wavy flowing threads. Like this:
I'm open to tutorials in Photoshop, GIMP, or any freeware image manipulation program. We have a copy of PS. I'm not sure if another graphic app is in the budget.
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I'd use Inkscape's calligraphy tool, if I were you. It's way easier, and more powerful than anything you'd get with GIMP/Photoshop.– Mateen UlhaqJan 31, 2011 at 1:04
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3Is Illustrator not an option? Because it seems to be much easier there...– HannaJan 31, 2011 at 1:58
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Spend some time on Veerle's site. She has lots of tutorials in this vein: veerle.duoh.com– DA01Jan 31, 2011 at 14:13
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I'd use Inkscape's calligraphy tool to draw the curve, if I were you. It's way easier, and more powerful than anything you'd get with GIMP/Photoshop.
If you really have to use GIMP:
You can use curves (somewhere in the toolbox). Draw a curve (preferably without anti-aliasing). Make the thickness something large enough. Now, select the curve using the Magic Wand/Floodfill tool (possibly by selecting the background, then inverting selection?). Next, use a gradient (not sure where it is - I use Paint.NET mostly), and overwrite the curve with your gradient. Later, you can add highlights using more layers (create layer, same process, but make the gradients smaller.
EDIT: A little tutorial I made, as requested. Be sure to read the captions for instructions!
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Thank you for recommending Inkscape. I will use that instead of PS. However, I am still looking for a good tutorial on how to create that effect. Feb 12, 2011 at 4:49
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@Levu WebWorks Added a tutorial. Hope it helps. :) Remember, you can export Inkscape files of ANY resolution/size (which is why vector graphics rock) to PNG/etc using
File->Export Bitmap. Feb 12, 2011 at 6:02 -